Country Smallholding Editor Simon McEwan meets the six contenders shortlisted for the Smallholder of the Year competition 2009

Country Smallholding Editor Simon McEwan meets the six contenders shortlisted for the Smallholder of the Year competition 2009

The winner of the Smallholder of the Year competition will be chosen in October and the announced at an awards ceremony in November. The prize is £1,000. The competition is run in association with Life-Guard domestic poultry tonic.